Anne Frame submitted this press release. Announcing, the Annual Book and Bake Sale at Odell Public Library on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The City of Morrison Community Room will be filled with books for all levels and all interests. In the lobby, tempting you
Anne Frame wrote this press release. During England’s dark days in June 1940, as they stand alone facing Hitler’s challenge, Winston Churchill is named Prime Minister. He must face the challenges of Nazi Germany’s rise, and come to grips with the doubts of his Cabinet and the horrendous decisions he
This article was written by Anne Frame. Morrison’s Community Choir of 60 participants will present “A Tapestry of American Music” on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Musical selections, both secular and sacred, will showcase America’s musical diversity.
Anne Frame submitted this article. Anyone traveling up “hospital hill,” N. Jackson Street, has seen the vast amount of dirt being moved for the $18 million, 8200 square foot, Morrison Community Hospital expansion. Friends of Odell Public Library will host Mick Welding, Marketing Director, and Pam Pfister CEO, at a
Anne Frame submitted this article. Prepare to laugh and sing along, if you are inspired, as Sister Act takes the stage. On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, Odell Public Library will present the comedy “Sister Act,” starring Whoopi Goldberg This film is filled with humor and captivating music. The movie
Anne Frame submitted this article. “Growing with Jesus” is the theme for Morrison United Methodist, and First Presbyterian, Churches’ Rally Day celebration on Sunday, September 8, 2019. During the Sunday School hour, at 9:00 a.m., there will activities, crafts, and games for the children of both churches. Parents may register
Anne Frame submitted this article. “A Tapestry of American Music: Songs that Unite Us” will be presented by Morrison’s Community Choir, on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The performance will be at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Nearly 60 talented singers from the
We’ve turned the calendar to August, and before we start back to school or attend the Whiteside County Fair, we are deep into the Major League Baseball season. Each of us roots for a specific team, either loudly or very quietly. Odell Public Library’s August movie is “Field of Dreams,”
A Welcome Celebration will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 3:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for the Morrison community to meet Pastor Noah Panlilio as the new clergy. The service will feature a brief address
Singers from the community will be asked to share their talents in a massed choir, on Sunday afternoon, September 15, 2019. They will present “A Tapestry of American Music: Songs that Unite Us.” Drawing from our Nation’s rich musical culture, the massed choir will perform selections both sacred and secular,
At 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Friends of Odell Library will show the mystery film “The List of Adrian Messenger,” a film of intrigue, starring George C. Scott, Dana Wynter, and Kirk Douglas. The famous John Huston directed the film. Be prepared to guess the identity of actors
Paul Schmidt is a 1970 graduate of Morrison High School now living in Costa Rica. Yet you can find his art for sale at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. He is the illustrator of detailed drawings of the exterior and interior of Annan Mill, on
There’s nothing like a great mystery, and “The Maltese Falcon” fills the bill! One of Hollywood’s classic film mysteries will be shown at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the film stars Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, and Peter
The Friends of Odell Public Library offer an exciting opportunity to see and hear about the world of Dubai, on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Wolfgang and Kathy Schmidt of Morrison, IL, will present a slide show and discussion on the intriguing city, at 307 S. Madison Street,
On Monday, March 18, 2019, Marc Adami, show left, Mark and Jean Zinnen, and Theresa Brandon will present a program., detailing a unique ezperience they shared last fall. It will describe their experiences while walking the 70 mile, “English Way” of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Sponsored by the